The sweltering heat. The rumble of 2,000 Rattlers scrambling for a good seat. The strangely beautiful sound of the brass, woodwind and percussion sections tuning their instruments to perfection. The air, thick with anticipation. This was convocation. I remember it like it was yesterday. I had never heard of Florida […]
Author: Phillip Agnew
Zero funding takes SAFE Team out of game
Students making their way around campus may notice the walk seems to be a little lonelier this semester, especially since the S.A.F.E. Team is no longer on patrol. In previous semesters, the S.A.F.E. (Students Available for Escort) Team was available between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m. to escort students to […]
Teachers’ firings lower morale
This summer, there were eight terminations in the Florida A&M University School Business and Industry, which earned the fired professors the nickname of the SBI Eight. The fired professors were sent their releases May 31. They were instructed to vacate their offices by June 9, and their employment was to […]
New game swipe system should boost attendance
So it’s Friday; where do Rattler fans go to get their home football game tickets? Not at the stadium waiting in the long, hot lines.In an issue of The Famuan, it was reported that the long-awaited card swipe process of attending home games has arrived. No longer will we have […]
South rules scene with snap music
Every few years, a mindless dance craze begins to influence the masses and change the course of music. In addition to the essential Florida classics, like the City Boy/Girl and the Peanut Butter & Jelly, many dances have emerged over the years. We had the Chicken Head from St. Louis, […]
Construction, school growth plan flourish
Florida A&M University was founded Oct. 3, 1887, and since the birth of the university, many modifications have been made to the campus including renovations and the construction of new buildings. Several original campus facilities have been modified for various uses over time. “I was born in Foote-Hilyer when it […]
Up close with coach Malone
After completing their warm up laps, the woman’s team gathered up around their coach, 1996 Olympic Gold medalist (400-meter relay) Maicel Malone. “Okay 100 sit-ups ladies…let’s go,” Malone said. The Indianapolis native, and Arizona State graduate enters her second season at Florida A&M University with hopes of success. The fairly […]
Greek life showcased at seminar
T.I.’s “Good Life” played in the background, as it related to the theme “Good Life on the Hill.” Waves of royal blue, yellow, salmon pink, apple green, crimson, cream, black, gold and purple decorated the Grand Ballroom Wednesday night as the Florida A&M University chapter of the National Pan-Hellenic Council, […]
Former radio employees create JamTV to help independent artists get videos aired
JamTV is a hip-hop and R&B music show consisting of celebrity appearances, artist interviews and performances by music icons and new artists. Producers said Marco Mall, James Shade and DJ Dap created the program in February 2004. The three met while working at former radio station WHJX-FM. Shade, director and […]
Beta Alpha Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. participating in CANpaign 2006
The Beta Alpha Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. is participating in the CANpaign 2006, a community recycling challenge, with the City of Tallahassee. Collect your aluminum cans and bring them to the Set on Fridays as well as the FAMU vs. Winston-Salem State home state on Sept. 23. […]